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Sekoati Tsubane banned from Zoleka Mandela’s funeral

Late South African writer and activist, Zoleka Mandela banned Muvhango and 7de Laan star Sekoati Tsubane from her funeral, which took place on Friday, 29 September.
TshisaLIVE reported in June 2011 that the actor Sekoati Tsubane and the late activist Zoleka Mandela were in a relationship and lost a baby boy named Zenawe Zibuyile Mandela.
Nelson Mandela’s infant great-grandson, Zenawe Zibuyile Mandela died after being born three months prematurely.
7de Laan, who was Tsubane’s employer at the time released a statement saying: “It is with great regret that we report the passing of Sekoati and Zoleka’s baby boy in the weekend. Little Zenawe was born three months prematurely and died from related complications.”
The publication also reported in March 2012 that Mandela dumped Tsubane after coming clean about their drug habits.
Mandela’s ex-partner Tsubane is reportedly married today with children and living a clean life.
Mandela also listed her baby daddies, Thierry Bashala, who is the father of her two children and Leeroy Andie Cana, the father of her last born Zingce.
A list of people Zoleka Mandela didn’t want at her funeral pic.twitter.com/7UuPrrmjfm
— The Instigator (@Am_Blujay) September 29, 2023
Zoleka Mandela’s list also included Mandla Mandela, Zenani Mandela senior, Zamaswazi Dlamini-Mandela and Zinhle Mandela among others.
Zoleka’s cousin, Ndileka, who is the late Thembekile “Thembi” Mandela’s daughter, and a granddaughter of the struggle stalwarts told The Citizen that she is aware of the list of people circulating on social media.
“There is a list in circulation on Twitter that I can confirm that contains the names of people. That was her (Zoleka’s) dying wish for those people not to attend the funeral.”
Ndileka paid tribute to her cousin, in a video clip shared by the SABC and said she knew her cousin from the time that she was a baby. She (Ndileka) was about 14 years old when Zo was born.
“My relationship with her extends from the time that she was born. We are a close-knit family, so my memory cast back to the times we would spend in Qunu and in jubilant occasions. The one thing that Zo has taught me even as her older cousin is endurance, bridging the odds.”
“Zo fought courageously; she knew the odds were stacked against her but that didn’t discourage her from fighting this terrible news called cancer.”
VIDEO | Ndileka Mandela, granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, pays tribute to her cousin Zoleka Mandela who died last night after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 43.https://t.co/XJ9P98cOlVhttps://t.co/XJ9P98cOlV pic.twitter.com/RiXVh6AhUM
— SABC News (@SABCNews) September 26, 2023
Apparently Zoleka Mandela made a list of people who should not come to her funeral, it is said amongst them is King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo and Mandla Mandela. #ZolekaMandela pic.twitter.com/TXvBh0T5Zr
— m a s h è s h a 💨 (@_mashesha) September 29, 2023
🔴 A list of people prohibited from attending #ZolekaMandela ‘s funeral : Mandla Mandela ,Thierry Bashala -her ex husband . Leroy – her ex boyfriend whom they share a child . #Maphephandaba pic.twitter.com/yUtdcCOxXO
— MAPHEPHANDABA (The Gossip Club) (@Maphephandaba1) September 29, 2023
Zoleka Mandela’s ex-husband Thierry Bashala arrives at the memorial service held at the Mandela family home in Soweto and greets iNkosi Mandla Mandela. #RIPZolekaMandela pic.twitter.com/QISLpjwMzR
— TRUELOVE Magazine (@TrueLoveMag) September 28, 2023
Mandla Mandela fails to Honour the late Zoleka Mandela’s wishes & attends her funeral irrespective of the fact that he is on the list of people she wished would be absent when she is laid to rest! R.I.P Zoleka
Mandla Mandela Zoleka Mandela pic.twitter.com/G5ZFLhUwLh
— Yolokazi (@Yolokazi_chagi) September 29, 2023
Source: News365.co.za
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Photos – Anele Mdoda flaunts slim summer body

Well-known Mzansi media personality Anele Mdoda is having the last laugh by showing off her trimmed and toned figure after being body-shamed by cruel cyberbullies.
Over the weekend, the 947 presenter posted new pictures of her weight loss – and fans were impressed by her efforts.
In the pics, Anele was seen out and about with her son Alakhe for an A-lister event.
The mom-of-one wore a black dress with a tulle skirt that showed off her legs and thighs.
The comments section under the post was filled with well wishes from fans who praised her attitude and willpower in the face of cruel trolls.
One tweep posted: “Anele Mdoda worked really hard. From being called Pumba to here is a milestone reached . Ladies and gentlemen, clap your hands”.
The General ⭐️⭐️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/Ypnboxi2EC
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) December 9, 2023
Anele’s hot new look has fans inundating her with requests to share her weight loss “secrets.”
The bubbly star happily indulged, adding that it was pretty simple.
“Been boxing for close to two years now, and I eat when I’m hungry, not when I’m bored,” she told a tweep.
Alakhe’s mom is a regular at boxing at the fitness centre Knockout Legends in Sandton, which is frequented by other celebs like Unathi Nkayi, Zola Nombona, and Connie Ferguson.
She’s also big on running and hiking too.
Been boxing for close to two years now and I eat when I’m hungry not when I’m bored https://t.co/lSrVzmTmKf
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) November 2, 2021
The Celebrity Game Night SA host then responded to another tweep who asked the star to start a fitness programme with a group of ladies.
“Sis, looking at your comments section, a lot of ladies, including myself, have tried so many ways to lose weight but face a lot of challenges to do so. I PLEAD desperately so to kindly take at least ten ladies on for about three months & work with them”, tweeted the fan.
To which Anele responded that there was no fast-track option for her type of weight loss.
“Shuuuuuuu, what an ask. It’s a two-year process, though,” she replied.
Source: News365.co.za
In other news – Bianca Naidoo leaves late Riky Rick’s mansion in Waterfall
Late South African rapper Riky Rick’s partner Bianca Naidoo has reportedly vacated the lush mansion she rented out with the late muso since 2021.
A local publication reports that Naidoo has moved out of the lush mansion a year after the death of Riky Rick, who was found dead by suicide in the studio of their rented Waterfall Estate home in Midrand. Read More
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Bianca Naidoo moves out of late Riky Rick’s mansion

Late South African rapper Riky Rick’s partner Bianca Naidoo has reportedly vacated the lush mansion she rented out with the late muso since 2021.
A local publication reports that Naidoo has moved out of the lush mansion a year after the death of Riky Rick, who was found dead by suicide in the studio of their rented Waterfall Estate home in Midrand.
Since 2021, she has been living in the Waterfall Estate in Midrand. Rumour mill has it that the lush mansion was not part of Riky Rick’s estate, and Naidoo moved out three months ago.
Close sources have it that the owner of the lush Waterfall mansion has been struggling to find new tenants after Naidoo moved out. However, confirmed reports have it that a new tenant has been staying at the house.
Speaking to the publication, the source said, “The woman lives abroad where she and her husband work and run their business. She had to come back a month ago to find another tenant.”
When contacted for comment by the media, Naidoo gave a cryptic response that convinced many that she was no longer living in the lush mansion.
She has it that she still lives in Waterfall Estate. Naidoo said, “I’m around that area … but you may go ahead with the story.” Against the news, she made it known that she was not down and out.
Naidoo made it known that her family had been doing well since the star passed away. “Both me and my kids, we are doing fine, just taking it easy,” she said.
Source: News365.co.za
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